Mardi Bowen
Minister with Children and Families
e-mail | 972-423-4506 ext. 112
Mardi Bowen is our Minister with Children, Families and Connecting. She and her husband, Mike have been members since 2009 when Mardi first started her job at FUMC Plano as Minister with Children. Mardi was raised in the Methodist church and is what is known as a PK- Preacher’s Kid. Mardi’s goals and plans did not include going into the ministry! However, those plans changed after attending a seminar entitled “Answer the Call!” Mardi and Mike both graduated from the University of Arkansas. After graduation, Mardi became the Associate Director at the University of Arkansas Wesley Foundation. Following that, Mardi worked for the Presbyterian church in Fayetteville as Director of Children and Youth. Mike’s job and a growing family led Mardi to stay home with her little boys for a few years. After starting the Upward program at FUMC Allen, God led Mardi and her family to FUMC Plano. Mardi loves being outside, helping others, and spending time with her family which includes her three not-so-little boys, Collier, Drew and Aaron.
Connie Calhoun-Amox
Minister to Senior Adults
972-423-4506
Connie Calhoun-Amox has been the Minister with Older Adults for 6 years, and an FUMC Plano member for more than 50 years. Connie will tell you that her current job is her dream job. Steve Jobs said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Connie loves what she does, and it shows. Organizing interesting, upbeat programs is a joy, however, networking or sitting awhile with an older member on Sunday morning, sharing hugs and stories, are the true gifts of the spirit.
Barbara Edlhund
Director of Preschool Spark Ministries
972-423-4506 ext. 104
Barbara Edhlund loves working with small children! She has over 40 years of experience in teaching young children. Her career has taken her to Australia, Minnesota and finally Texas. If you need something broken down to the simplest explanation, she can do it! While many look at PreK Spark Sunday School as babysitting, it is so much more for the Spark teachers at FUMC Plano. These teachers plan, prepare, and deliver important lessons for our smallest Christians. There is nothing as exciting as watching a little face when they “get it!”
Sarah Bush Henson
Minister with Youth & Families
972-423-4506
Sarah Bush Henson is our Minister with Youth and Families. She grew up in Houston, Texas, and went to Texas A&M to receive a degree in Business Administration and a focus in Marketing and Non-profit Business Management. Sarah is also a 2021 graduate of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with a Masters in Theology and Youth Ministry. She met her husband Blake at Texas A&M, and together they like to travel, spend time outdoors, and balance their love of going out to eat with trying new recipes. Her greatest joy is the people she loves – community, friends and family are the most important thing!
Stacy Spears
Director of Connections and Missions
Stacy Griffin Spears has attended FUMC Plano since 2005. Her family was first welcomed through the Weekday Program, and after dodging the welcome sign in book for years, officially joined the church in 2013. Prior to taking on the role as Director of Ministry Administration, she worked in the nonprofit sectors for domestic violence, oil & gas and education. She is Lumberjack at heart (Ax’em!), having graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Communications degree in 1998. Stacy enjoys reading, missions in our community and spending time with her family. Stacy’s children, Avery and Griffin, are both active in youth, and her husband, Jason, is often found assisting with church activities.
Jessica White
Weekday Program Director
972-423-4910
Jessica White joined the Weekday Program in January of 2016. A native Texan, Jessica grew up in Richardson, graduating in the top 4 percent of her class at Richardson High School. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Applied Arts and Sciences from Texas A & M University Commerce as well as holding an Early Childhood Training Certificate from Eastfield Junior College. She has enjoyed a career in early childhood education since 2000 in many different roles. Passionate about helping others achieve their best in order to do our best in helping children grow, learn, and love Jesus. Jessica resides in Richardson with her husband Merv, and one of her three children still at home. She is enjoying the grandma life with her grandson Jack attending the Weekday Program with her. Jessica enjoys web design as a hobby, sports, art, and just having fun with her children. On a nice day, you just might catch her driving her Miata with the convertible top down and a cold Diet Coke.